- Current St Brigid's GAA player and St Peter's FC coach
- Former League of Ireland footballer with 100 senior appearances
- Passionate about sports performance, athlete development, fitness, skiing, and sports technology
Adam Lennon
Athlone
Summary
Athlete-focused sports professional with experience managing elite athlete programmes, coordinating sporting initiatives, and building relationships across the sports industry. Former part-time professional footballer with over 100 League of Ireland appearances and a strong understanding of high-performance environments, athlete development, and performance technology. Experienced in stakeholder management, event delivery, project coordination, and cross-functional collaboration, with a passion for sport, innovation, and athlete performance.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Elite Sport & Sports Scholarship Officer
Technological Univeristy of the Shannon
08.2023 - Current
- Managed relationships with over 150 elite athletes, coaches, national governing bodies, and external partners, ensuring a high-quality athlete support experience.
- Led athlete recruitment, onboarding, and scholarship administration processes, coordinating communications across multiple stakeholders.
- Planned and delivered sporting events, athlete engagement initiatives, and promotional activities to enhance programme visibility and the student-athlete experience.
- Coordinated cross-functional projects involving academic departments, sports staff, coaches, performance specialists, and external organisations.
- Prepared detailed reports for senior management, outlining operational performance and strategic recommendations.
- Supported the development and promotion of athlete success stories through digital content, media engagement, and university marketing campaigns.
- Managed programme budgets, reporting, databases, and athlete performance tracking systems, ensuring accurate documentation and operational efficiency.
- Built relationships with national and international sporting organisations to create opportunities for elite athletes, and strengthen strategic partnerships.
- Represented the organisation at sporting events, meetings, and recruitment activities throughout Ireland.
Events Assistant
TUS Sports & Services
06.2018 - 09.2020
- Supported the delivery of sports events, athlete activities, summer camps, and community engagement programmes.
- Assisted with event planning, logistics coordination, participant management, and operational delivery across a range of sporting initiatives.
- Coordinated equipment, scheduling, and venue requirements to support successful programme delivery.
- Provided on-site support at sporting and recreational events, helping to manage event operations and participant engagement.
- Developed strong organisational and communication skills while working across multiple projects and events simultaneously.
Education
Master of Science - Advanced Sports Coaching & Leadership
Setanta College
Limerick, LK2027
Bachelor of Science -
Univeristy College Dublin
Dublin, L2023
Skills
- Athlete & Stakeholder Relationship Management
- Sports Marketing & Brand Promotion
- Event Planning & Activation
- Project Management & Coordination
- Strategic Planning
Interests
Timeline
Elite Sport & Sports Scholarship Officer
Technological Univeristy of the Shannon
08.2023 - Current
Events Assistant
TUS Sports & Services
06.2018 - 09.2020
Master of Science - Advanced Sports Coaching & Leadership
Setanta College
Bachelor of Science -
Univeristy College Dublin